Your Web Master Larry Maher tells us he had a blast taking about 85 digital pictures.
Welcome 5280 Club Presidents
Jon, Hal, and Lionel show off the welcome cake to our District Governor Pat Cashin.
On September 9, 2004 and for the second year in a row, the Rotary Club of Santa
Monica hosted the first of four Presidential Dinners for District 5280.
Approximately seventy were in attendance. The idea is for all the current
year presidents to get to know each other and the District leadership in an
intimate atmosphere.
Once again, the party was a huge success. The motto for the evening was “Service Above Self,” and an “Irish” theme was used to honor our District Governor, Pat Cashin. The Masonic Center of Santa Monica and the decorations were stunning. The entertainment was excellent. The food was prepared by our very own President – Lionel Ruhman. Lionel prepared homemade corned beef and cabbage, which was outstanding. Once the meal was under control and placed into the able hands of members of his Board, he put on his Presidential hat. The welcome of Governor Pat Cashin was on the money. Director Clyde Smith delivered an inspiring invocation, led us in pledging alliance to our flag and gave us his high energy as we sang “God Bless America.” Governor Pat imparted a few "Shamrocks of Wisdom." Assistant Governor Randy Magnin (of the Beverly Hills Club) updated us on Club Service. The highlight of the program were the Presidential Minutes by each of the club presidents in attendance.
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| President Lionel was our Master of Ceremonies. He is shown introducing Century City President Marcy Bralker. Lionel almost brought her to tears when he introduced her to his unique brand of humorous quips (Ruhmanisms). | |
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Shown are some of our working members pictured starting left: Alonzo Hill, Kris Andresen, Judy Neveau, and Jon Kemp. |
| Jim Menzies (center) is shown talking to former District Governor Paul Netzl. Also shown is Past President of the Wilshire Club John Miron -"The Happy Accountant" |
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Our "Bus Girls" Kai-Li Quigley (left) and Kris Andresen. |
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Your Web Master Larry Maher tells us he had a blast taking about 85 digital pictures. |
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Welcome 5280 Club Presidents
Jon, Hal, and Lionel show off the welcome cake to our District Governor Pat Cashin. |
| More helpers: PP Dee Menzies (super server), PP Hal (Thanks for the Heinekens) Quigley - Bar Tender, Elza Ruhman (our favorite First Lady) |
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Shown starting left is "Mr. Song Leader" Clyde Smith and his lovely wife, and our favorite executive secretary June Doy. Clyde impressed all at his table for waiting to eat until his wife showed up about fifteen minutes after dinner was served. |
Thanks to all those who helped make the Rotary Club of Santa Monica and President Lionel Ruhman shine: Vice President Jon Kemp, Directors Clyde Smith and Alonzo Hill, Executive Secretary June Doy, President Elect Paul Leoni, Web Master Larry Maher, Judy Neveau, First Lady Elza Ruhman, Kris Andresen, Kai-Li & PP Hal Quigley, and anyone inadvertently omitted.
.....Thank you ace reporter H.Q.S.A.